Solving HR Challenges with Humand: An Interview with Co-Founder Nicolas Benenzon

Welcome to the HRIS Careers podcast hosted by Troy Wallace. In today's episode, we have an inspiring interview with Nicolas Benenzon, Co-Founder of Humand.co, a Y Combinator Class of '22 company, focuses on solving the problem of non-desked employees. Nico shares his journey of building the company, the challenges he faced, and how Humand.co is making a significant impact in the HR tech space.

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Here are the key takeaways:

💡 Solving Non-Desked Workers' Issues Humand.co is addressing the unique challenges faced by non-desked employees, providing seamless digital solutions to enhance communication and HR processes.

🔄 Transition from Facebook Workplace With Facebook Workplace sunsetting, Humand.co offers a lifeline to current users, ensuring a smooth transition and continued efficiency.

🎓 How Humand Got Into Y Combinator Nico shares his perseverance and determination, taking three tries to get accepted into one of the most prestigious startup incubators in the world.

🎤 Lightning Round Insights Don't miss the lightning round at the 28-minute mark where Nico reveals his vision for Humand's future.

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Resources Mentioned

• Humand.co
• Y Combinator
• HRISCareers.com/humand
• Nico's Linkedin
• React Native
• Superhuman Email
• Humand Demo on YouTube
• GTA San Andreas - Mission passed sound
• Buenos Aires Institute of Technology
• Why Meta Fired Workplace, a Collaboration Tool You've Never Heard Of

Chapter Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

1:26 - Nico's Background

2:09 - Solving Non-Desked Workers' Issues

3:28 - How Humand Got Into Y Combinator

7:06 - Defining and describing the challenge of engaging "undesked" workers

18:45 - The story of their first big customer ArcelorMittal pushing them to build quickly

26:06 - Getting into Y Combinator after applying and being rejected twice

28:00 - Lightning Round

41:06 - Ensuring appropriate content moderation on their employee communication platform

48:13 - Migrating companies from the shutting down Facebook Workplace

52:00 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

53:09 - Career Opportunities at Humand.co